3rd appointment - Racconti dalla Cantina, Tale from the wine cellar - dinner, at La Favola

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce and la Favola Italian Restaurant are proud to announce a culinary event, Racconti dalla cantina - Tales from the wine cellar.

This new event consists of an enogastrocultural dinner hold at Favola Italian Restaurant at the Le Meridien Hotel, addressed to the Italian culture lovers.

Intended to be a monthly happening showcasing the best delicacies from different regions in Italy, Racconti della Cantina third appointment is on October 31^st, highlighting Sicily Region`s specialties.

Guests will de delighted by the striking combination of wine and food of Sicily, exquisitely accompanied by historical facts and antiques tales reading and telling sessions, to achieve a perfect blending of Italian flavors and culture.

The dinner will be composed of five courses, paired by five fine wines, and home made desserts.
The participation cost is RMB 680/net per person.
All CICC Members confirming their reservation by October 28^th will be granted a 10% discount on the net rate.

Event Details:
Date:               October 31^th, 2008

Time:                7.00pm

Location:           Favola Italian Restaurant, Level 8
                        Hotel Le Meridien, 789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai

Detailed program:

7:00 pm - Event opening and introduction by Mr Ermanno Lelli, Restaurant Manager and Organizer.

 

7:30 pm - Appetizers and 1^st wine, Introduction of the "Tasca d`Almerita" Winery
Sformatino di ricotta e pecorino con salsa al pomodoro grigliato e basilico
Ricotta + pecorino cheese flan with tomato + basil sauce
Regaleali (WS 86), 2007
- Brief and Great History of Sicily from its birth till today
- Description of the first wine

 

8:00 pm - Pasta courses and 2^nd wine

Pasta e melanzane alla Siciliana
Eggplant and fresh homemade pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and parmesan.

Regaleali Nero d`Avola 2006 (WS 87)

- Wine and food culture in Sicily

- Description of the second wine

 

8:30 pm - Seafood and 3^rd wine

Involtini di pesce spada alla griglia con timo fresco

Grilled sword fish served with mix greens

Lamùri (Decanter ★★★) 2006  
- Celebrities of the region: Frederik II, The bandit Salvatore Giuliano
- Description of the 3^rd wine

 

9:30 pm - meats, 4^{th and 5th} wine

Polpette di maiale con Pitaggio

Deep fried pork meatballs with fava beans, peas and artichokes

Leone D`Almerita 2007

Rosso Del Conte 2004 (GR ★★★ )、(WS 90)

- Sicily; a land of legends. The tale of "Colapesce" and the "Fata Morgana"
- Description of the 4^{th and 5th} wine

 

10:00 pm - Dessert and dessert wine

I cannoli alla siciliana

Deep fried dough filled with ricotta cheese, candied fruits, chocolate chips

Diamante D`Almerita 2006 (AIS ★★★★★  )  塔斯卡钻石甜葡萄酒  Sweet DOCG

For more information and for reservations, please contact Mr Ermanno Lelli, by written e-mail at ermanno.lelli@lemeridien.com, or by phone at 021.33189999*7778.